Manchester United open to signing one more centre-back this summer

Ankit Kunwar July 20, 2024July 20, 2024 Manchester United Transfers Live

The Red Devils have completed the signing of Leny Yoro in a deal worth £52million and the club are still in the market for further defensive reinforcements in this summer window.

Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt is high on United’s wish-list, but they are refusing to pay more than €50 million plus add-ons for the Dutch defender. However, should Bayern refuse to accept a lower fee, the Red Devils would need to offload a few players this summer in order to sanction a move for the De Ligt.

🚨🔴 Manchester United remain open to bring in one more centre back after Leny Yoro; outgoings are needed in order to proceed.

Matthijs de Ligt still on list, but Man United would only proceed at their conditions.

Same for Branthwaite; still high on list but not for £70/75m. pic.twitter.com/e4GCdgie2o
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 20, 2024

United could also revive their interest in Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, but not at Everton’s adamant £70m price tag. The English giants have already seen two bids at – £43m and £50m for the English defender rejected this summer.